TO:Gaian Movement FROM:"Raven" SUBJECT:Report of Coalition Transport Carrying Gaian Wildlife
DATE: December 13th, 835 ENCRYPTION: Omicron-EX-Beta-3
To the attention of the Gaian Movement,
This is Raven, callsign [EX]-Raven, operating under the banner of The Expendables.
I am reaching out in good faith to report an incident that may be of direct concern to your cause.
Earlier today, I completed a routine commodity delivery to Providence Station in the Edinburgh System. Upon undocking, I observed a Coalition Transport Vessel maneuvering in close proximity to the station. What initially appeared to be standard logistical traffic quickly raised concern during a brief exchange on open channels.
The vessel in question, callsign “Biyeliy.Lebed”, was carrying Gaian Wildlife as cargo.
During the encounter, the transport’s pilot made it abundantly clear that the cargo was regarded not as living creatures, but merely as "food" things, rather than lives. There was no effort made to conceal the nature of the shipment, nor any indication of care for the animals’ survival or origin.
I attempted to assess options for intervention. However, as a Longhorn pilot and a freelancer operating outside my designated area of operation, I had neither contractual authority nor legal standing to seize or liberate the cargo. No standing freelance contract exists to act against this form of wildlife exploitation, and any direct action on my part would have escalated the situation beyond reason.
That said, I was able to gather visual proof of the transport and its cargo for record and verification.
Coalition Communication Wrote:[EX]-Ragnarok: R: Greetings Coalition Pilot
Biyeliy.Lebed: X: Privet!
Biyeliy.Lebed: X: How is your stance on vodka?
[EX]-Ragnarok: R: I prefer Whiskey
[EX]-Ragnarok: R: But you're other Cargo is quite distracting
Biyeliy.Lebed: X: Comrade, that is some shit of drink you throw down your throat!
Biyeliy.Lebed: X: It is tasty cargo!
[EX]-Ragnarok: R: where are you going with the poor Animals
Biyeliy.Lebed: X: What brings you here comrade?
Biyeliy.Lebed: X: To home!
[EX]-Ragnarok: R: where is that? and will the Gaians Approve that?
Biyeliy.Lebed: X: I guess they do since I bought this annoying animals.
Biyeliy.Lebed: X: Only tasty if alive!
Biyeliy.Lebed: X: I need hurry! Got no food nor water!
[EX]-Ragnarok: R: I Highly Doubt that.... you aquired them on the blackmarket aren't you ?
Biyeliy.Lebed: X: Blackmarket whitemarket all the same blyat!
[EX]-Ragnarok: R: You're lucky that i got my cargohold full of scumbags like you're kind otherwise i would consider to free the poor Animals
Biyeliy.Lebed: X: Blyat you would not dare!
[EX]-Ragnarok: R: Trust me i would they dont deserve this kind of treatment
Biyeliy.Lebed: X: My pork, my rules blyat.
I am forwarding this information to you at the earliest opportunity, as I believe the Gaian Movement deserves full awareness of such activity, especially when it involves the mistreatment and exploitation of life native to worlds you protect.
While this transmission is primarily informational, I will be transparent in my intent:
I hope this report may serve as a first step toward earning your trust. Should the Gaians ever see value in independent pilots acting as observers, escorts, or intermediaries in the protection of wildlife, or in the discreet transport of special commodities, I would welcome the opportunity to discuss longer-term cooperation.
Until then, this message stands as a warning and a record.
From: Flora, Gaians To: Raven Encryption: Yes Subject: The Report
Hello, mister Raven.
I'd like to thank you for the information, first of all. We'll be sure to put the name on the books. If you ever happen to document any other cases, I'll be sure to look into sending some favours your way instead.
As for work, I'm afraid I personally don't have any to offer you at this time. I'll get in touch if that ever changes, though.
TO:Gaian Movement FROM:"Raven" SUBJECT:Report of Coalition Transport Carrying Gaian Wildlife
DATE: December 17th, 835 ENCRYPTION: Omicron-EX-Delta-7
To Flora,
Hallo, Flora,
Thank you for your response, and for taking the report seriously. I’m glad to hear the information will be recorded.
it’s good to know it won’t simply disappear into the void.
I understand that there’s no work available at present, and I appreciate the honesty. My intention was never to press for an arrangement where one doesn’t yet exist.
For the sake of transparency, I should mention that The Expendables are currently looking to establish a more permanent foothold in the Vespucci and border Systems. As such, I expect to be operating in and around the region with some regularity.
If at any point the Gaian Movement finds itself in need of supplies, transport, or additional manpower, you’re welcome to reach out to me directly. Even if it’s only information that needs passing along, I’ll make myself available where I can.
Until then, consider us an extra set of eyes when we are flying near areas of interest.
TO:Gaian Movement FROM:"Raven" SUBJECT:Report of Coalition Transport Carrying Gaian Wildlife
DATE: December 17th, 835 ENCRYPTION: Omicron-EX-Delta-7
To Flora,
Your message was… noted. The wording suggests more than a general assessment of risk, so I’d rather not misinterpret it.
When you say Vespucci is a bad place, is that due to conditions within the system itself—or because our presence there would create complications for parties already operating in the region?
I ask this out of caution, not defiance. The Expendables have no interest in stepping on existing interests unnecessarily, nor in placing our people where they’d become liabilities or targets without reason.
If this is meant as a warning rather than a general advisory, I’d appreciate knowing that directly so it can be taken into account at a higher level. Discretion cuts both ways.
For now, we’ll proceed carefully and keep our footprint light.
From: Flora, Gaians To: Raven Encryption: Yes Subject: The Report
Raven.
It's a warning, for your own sake. There's things in Vespucci that are best given a wide berth. I'm sure you've been to Ithaca or Freeport 5. You've heard the stories of what lurks deep within the Omegas. Suffice it to say some of the monsters decided to make themselves at home here as well.
Don't make your men into monster feed. I'd prefer we didn't have to deal with the aftermath.
TO:Gaian Movement FROM:"Raven" SUBJECT:Situation in Vespucci
DATE: December 18th, 835 ENCRYPTION: Omicron-EX-Alpha-2
To Flora,
Thank you for the heads-up and for being direct about it. I appreciate the warning, and the context behind it. Information like that saves lives, plain and simple.
We’re not strangers to uncommon situations or hostile environments. Ithaca, Freeport 5, the deeper reaches of the Omegas even the Omnicrons...., we’re well aware of the kind of threats that tend to linger where most pilots won’t go looking. We don’t underestimate them, and we don’t treat rumors lightly.
That said, we don’t intend to walk in blind or careless. Any scouting or operations in Vespucci will be conducted with heightened caution and a clear priority on survival. If something needs to be given a wide berth, we’ll make sure it stays that way.
Your concern is noted and respected. We’ll not be a burden to you in this regard.
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